Welcome to the first iteration of the eb™ Journal. At this stage, it contains over one thousand academic papers and other research that have been produced over several decades by over two thousand authors from around the world. The vast majority are selected because they use terms such as ethical brand and ethical branding to characterise settings and outcomes in many different techno-industrial consumption contexts that concern the social, economic and environmental well-being of humanity.
Store window displays are highly important for retailers since they have the potential to draw traffic to the stores. Still, little is known about their influence on consumers. In this study we Read More »
Most previous studies on store atmospherics have focused on their impact on positive emotional customer responses. However, less pleasurable shopping experiences may also generate negative affective Read More »
Manufacturers are increasingly designing more sustainable packaging and consumers tend to evaluate sustainable initiatives positively. However, ecological stimuli can sometimes have a negative impact Read More »
Laggards are the last to adopt a product. Despite significant research on user-led innovation, prior literature ignores laggards’ impact on innovation. Companies cannot afford ignoring the input of Read More »
Who are the innovative customers for new products? Despite considerable research in this area, a striking characteristic of innovators was identified over 35 years ago. In work since often Read More »